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Do I have to stay in Court after giving evidence?

Once your evidence is finished, the person or lawyer who called you to give evidence will ask the Judge to excuse you from staying at Court. Once the Judge gives permission, you are free to leave the Court or to stay in the public gallery.

The evidence that you have given is publicly available (except in rare situations) and you can tell others what evidence you have given.

However, it is important not to discuss your evidence with someone who has not given their evidence yet so that there is no suggestion that that person’s evidence has been influenced by discussions with you.

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